https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-dirty-plan-that-would-kill-americans/2018/08/24/ac5db7d0-a6f5-11e8-8fac-12e98c13528d_story.html?utm_term=.03aef341a96f A dirty plan that would kill Americans Emissions spew out of a large stack at the coal-fired Morgantown Generating Station in 2017 in Newburg, Md. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images) By Editorial Board August 24 at 6:56 PM OF THE many negative results stemming from President Trump’s election, this was perhaps the most predictable: The Environmental Protection … Continue reading One of many editorials pointing out the adverse health consequences of the coal-burning plant proposal — this from the Editorial Board of the Washington Post
Month: August 2018
Here is how the new rules for coal-burning power plants would operate
Note that the structure of this proposal would gut the ability of neighboring states to object to dirty plants even if the wind was bringing all of the pollution into the non-plant state. This proposal is also designed to lock in the rights of the plant owners so that the rules could not be made … Continue reading Here is how the new rules for coal-burning power plants would operate
Mother Jones article pointing out that the EPA power plan will kill thousands of people
https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2018/08/even-trumps-epa-admits-his-power-plan-will-kill-thousands-of-americans/ Even Trump’s EPA Admits His Power Plan Will Kill Thousands of Americans “Galling and appalling.” DAN SPINELLIAUG. 21, 2018 2:42 PM Zhou Changguo/AP Looking for news you can trust? Subscribe to our free newsletters. When President Barack Obama unveiled the Clean Power Plan in the East Room of the White House three years ago, he called … Continue reading Mother Jones article pointing out that the EPA power plan will kill thousands of people
New pollution rules governing coal-burning power plants universally acknowledged to be harmful to the public — NY Times steps in
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/21/climate/epa-coal-pollution-deaths.html Cost of New Coal Rules: Up to 1,400 More Deaths a Year The New York Times · by Lisa Friedman · August 21, 2018 Want climate news in your inbox? Sign up for our Climate Fwd: newsletter. WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Tuesday made public the details of its new pollution rules governing coal-burning power plants, and the fine print … Continue reading New pollution rules governing coal-burning power plants universally acknowledged to be harmful to the public — NY Times steps in
If you need to escape the world for a bit by reading
These three are not Great Books dealing with Deep Matters nor do they include murders or other gross evil. Nor are they simple-minded. They're simply books to read that will take you away from the news and your worries for a little while. "The Snow Child" by Eowyn Ivy This is a retelling of a … Continue reading If you need to escape the world for a bit by reading
Many people who are in their 90s never expected to grow that old and didn’t save for it
I volunteered with Fool way back when they were first starting their current empire with posts and groups on AOL. Fine people who continue to produce helpful info. https://www.fool.com/retirement/2018/08/19/more-americans-are-living-into-their-90s-and-thats.aspx More Americans Are Living Into Their 90s -- and That's Bad News for Their Savings For some people, living longer may lead to financial disaster. Katie … Continue reading Many people who are in their 90s never expected to grow that old and didn’t save for it
Reach first for honey with a cough
The BBC has written a nice summary of current thoughts about stopping a recurrent cough in its tracks. The modified approach is trying to reduce the wholesale use of antibiotics even where inappropriate. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45270134 Use honey first for a cough, new guidelines say By Alex Therrien Health reporter, BBC News 23 August 2018 Image copyrightGETTY IMAGES … Continue reading Reach first for honey with a cough
Very nicely detailed description of the battle in NY to move away from fossil fuels and to alternative energy
FoodandWaterWatch.org is one of the organizations that are constantly in front of Governor Cuomo's face (literally) as they seek to have him take every step possible to stop the use of fossil fuels. They have training and information meetings once a month on Thursday nights at the Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St, … Continue reading Very nicely detailed description of the battle in NY to move away from fossil fuels and to alternative energy
Big Oil Didn’t Make Enough from Profits and Subsidies
The hypocrisy and boldness of this request are amazing. Big oil made huge profits over decades from its pricing and government subsidies. The fossil fuel industry knew, but kept to themselves, its scientifically verified forecast of the climate change that was coming because of excess fossil fuel production and use. Now, when not only birds, … Continue reading Big Oil Didn’t Make Enough from Profits and Subsidies
Arctic ice affects our weather from blue Northers to droughts to ocean currents — and it’s disappearing very fast indeed
Please follow (and contribute toward) The Guardian (UK)'s very fine environmental coverage. First, they deserve it for what they do; second, they should be paid for doing so; and third, this blog format can't do a decent job on some of their finer graphics and other media. At one point, I foolishly and parochially thought … Continue reading Arctic ice affects our weather from blue Northers to droughts to ocean currents — and it’s disappearing very fast indeed
Lincoln Plaza Cinema did not die — a core group of fans has set up new showings elsewhere — support them and go – starts today 8/24
WE’RE MOVING! Come Join New Plaza Cinema at SYMPHONY SPACE 2537 Broadway (Broadway @ 95th Street) starting AUGUST 24th! We are excited to share that our next partnership will be with SYMPHONY SPACE, where we’ll continue to feature first run films starting August 24th through Labor Day weekend, followed by an engaging repertory film … Continue reading Lincoln Plaza Cinema did not die — a core group of fans has set up new showings elsewhere — support them and go – starts today 8/24
This is my final post of an article about the Dark Sky app update
https://iphone.appleinsider.com/articles/18/08/22/hands-on-dark-sky-weather-app-for-mac-brightens-up-with-new-at-a-glance-view This one isn't coming over worth a damn so you'll just need to click thru (please).
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